What track bike?

[Danz19899]

Well i finally got a decent job so this winter i will be trying to get a track bike ready for next spring. I was wondering what you guys would recommend i pick up? I'm a kawi guy but will go with whatever i can get for the track.

i'm looking for an FI bike, carbs arnt my thing. so which bikes make good track bikes and don't cost a ton to maintain

[Jim]

this will be interesting to see the responses

[OreoGaborio]

I'd say it depends on what your mindset is and whether or not you ever have even the slightest inkling to get into racing in the future.

If you wanna learning tool that will help you develop yourself as a rider, a lightweight bike is best.... ex500, sv650, 125gp bike, Motard, etc. Easy on tires, too.

If you want straight up speed... a modern 600 is about the fastest thing around Loudon. Gonna go through tires a little faster though, especially once you pick up the pace.

If you want eyeball sucking power & don't care much about handling or your wallet... turbo busa.


For what its worth, I started doing track days on my '00 ZX6R street bike... had a blast on that thing. Then moved on to an EX500 that I raced for 3 years... a dirt cheap racer that I went pretty quick on & it taught me more than I ever could have imagined... eventually I stepped up to a SV650 and am startin to go kinda sorta fast on it.

[The Snowman]

SV650 FTW.

[Jim]

I know of a sweet 2001 GSXR 600 track bike up for sale on here

[Pittenger5]

Motard

[senecak19]

I have a race built 2004 GSXR600 if your interested. Everything done to it. Bodywork just needs paint. Its actually street legal too. Full spares and street hardware included. PM me for specifics.

[Danz19899]

DBkromz where can i find info on that 01 gsxr?

hmmm oreo you bring up a good point about the tires . . . interesting they do get expensive

what race classes are there up at in NH?

[senecak19]

www.lrrsracing.com

Should have everything you need. You can start by looking at the registration form for starters.

[OreoGaborio]

This is the listing of ALL race classes at Loudon.

http://www.lrrsracing.com/2009/2009_daily_schedule.pdf

To find out what's eligible for what, look at the results to give you an idea of what bikes run what classes, then look in the rulebook to find out what you can do to the bike for each class.

[Mondo]

im looking at trying to find a rashed up 06 or newer R6 that has a straigh frame and isnt that fucked...that way I can just take off everything I don't need for the track...sell it...and then put that profit towards track plastics etc...

[Jim]

DBkromz where can i find info on that 01 gsxr?

it's an 01 GSXR 600 with a clean title. Gafler Wave front rotors, Goodridge SS front brake lines, R1 throttle tube, PCIII with custom map, ful akrapovic exhaust, brand new Bridgestone street/track tires with 0 miles, new RK chain, renthol grips, NRC stator covor, Penske double clicker shock (sprung for 170lb rider), Ohlins steering damper. Vortex gas cap, frame sliders, and spockets. Former Team Pro-Motion control rider bike, and is nicely set up. oil has been changed every other track day with Mobil 1 Full Synthetic 4-stroke oil.

and as of 2 hours ago, fully safety wired

[Danz19899]

damn nice track bike even set up for my exact weight lol how much is it going for?

[Jim]

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damn nice track bike even set up for my exact weight lol how much is it going for?

PM imkndafkedup. The bike will be at Loudon monday if you'd like to see it

[senecak19]

Didn't he just buy that bike not too long ago? WTF?

[Jim]

Didn't he just buy that bike not too long ago? WTF?

2 years ago, and he hasn't ridden it this year. i believe he wants to buy a street bike

[scubasteveRR]

here's one that is fully set up for track but is also street legal... you can sell your kawi and use this double duty... might save ya a few bucks you can put towards the tires, track days and penguin school...

Isn't Denno selling a Kawi all set up for track too? looked for it but couldn't find it.


http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...y-5-500-a.html

Also, was thinking about getting my chick a bike that i might be able to use on the track. think there is a good solution or will i be buying 2 bikes next year?

[imkindafkedup]

Thanks for the good words Jim. I'd be looking for $2,800 for GSXR or a trade for a street bike. As Jim mentioned, it has all the right things done and has a brand new chain and tires. PM me if your interested.

If your looking for a 600, a gsxr is a great bike. Parts are always available and in my opinion a bit easier to work on then some other bikes.

[FireboltEric_MA]

Come and take my 2006 R6s off my hands.... Race ready. GMD Suspension forks & Pensky shock, Measured and set up w/ "sweet numbers". All woodcraft items... etc..etc..

Going back on the market this week. Email me if interested.

[TheIglu]

As someone who isn't selling a bike, I recommend an SV650.

[SP GSX-R]

SV650 FTW.

[Manny]

Thanks for the good words Jim. I'd be looking for $2,800 for GSXR or a trade for a street bike. As Jim mentioned, it has all the right things done and has a brand new chain and tires. PM me if your interested.

If your looking for a 600, a gsxr is a great bike. Parts are always available and in my opinion a bit easier to work on then some other bikes.

why doesnt Jim want to buy this bike?

[13]

SV's are great starter bikes if you're looking to get a cheap, easy to maintain bike that's easy on tires.

[Jim]

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Forgot to add to the list....the new RK chain and Vortex sproocket kit is a 520 kit. There's Vortex clip-ons and stomp grip on the tank

[Jim]

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here's one that is fully set up for track but is also street legal... you can sell your kawi and use this double duty... might save ya a few bucks you can put towards the tires, track days and penguin school...

Isn't Denno selling a Kawi all set up for track too? looked for it but couldn't find it.


http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...y-5-500-a.html

Also, was thinking about getting my chick a bike that i might be able to use on the track. think there is a good solution or will i be buying 2 bikes next year?

Steve, Denno's 636 sold a month ago